'Can’t ask for much more than what he’s done': Jake Bennett continues to impress with WooSox
While Payton Tolle's name grabs the headlines right now, Jake Bennett is the other lefty pitcher with Worcester who is off to a great start in 2026.
WORCESTER — The other lefty pitched for the WooSox Wednesday. With all eyes on Payton Tolle at Polar Park, with speculation swirling around the possibility of the Red Sox ’ No. 1 prospect being promoted to Boston, Jake Bennett turned in another “amazing” performance for Triple-A Worcester.
“He was cruising,” WooSox manager Chad Tracy said. “He’s been awesome. ” While Tolle found himself in TBD-limbo with Worcester, Bennett took the ball for a depleted WooSox pitching staff that needed a good performance amid a six-game homestand with the Syracuse Mets.
A 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher acquired from the Washington Nationals in the offseason, Bennett allowed four hits, one run and one walk while striking out three across 4⅔ innings and 68 pitches. 'It's a special group': These top prospects were invited to Red Sox rookie development program at Fenway Park The 25-year-old, who is listed as the Red Sox’ No. 6 prospect according to MLB.
com, found himself on a pitch limit Wednesday since Bennett’s last start (April 16) was cut short (3 innings) due to a rain delay. “Pretty remarkable,” Tracy said. “But he just pounds the zone” So far this season, Bennett is 2-1 with a 0.